species 3,964 observations
Sarsaparilla Vine
Smilax pumila
Field notes
Smilax pumila, the sarsaparilla vine, is a North American species of plants native to the southeastern United States from eastern Texas to South Carolina. It can be found in habitats such as forested floodplains and alongside rivers.
Smilax pumila is the only smilax species to not have thorns. It either runs along the ground or clambers up other vegetation. Flowers are yellow; fruits red and egg-shaped.
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Marmara smilacisella, Turbulent Phosphila Moth, Curved-lined Owlet, Spotted Phosphila Moth
6
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
American Robin, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Northern Flicker, Eastern Bluebird
25
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Red-banded Leafhopper, Greenbriar Leaf Beetle
2
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Vines
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry
- Water use
- Low
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.